UGANDA MEDIA WEEK 2019

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UGANDA MEDIA WEEK 2019

Project Summary

Media Focus on Africa (MFA), with support from Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, held a breakfast session of the Pre-Media Week Dialogues under the theme ‘Creating Mechanisms towards Self Regulation,’ which took place at Golden Tulip, Kampala. The media dialogue that was held in partnership with the Uganda Editors’ Guild, one of a series building up to Uganda Media Week that will take place later in the year....

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Discussion and dialogue

The discussions started with a Key Note address revealing the different options for Media Regulation-which include Statutory, Self and co- regulation. They expounded on the concept of self regulation- pointing out that such a process should be well thought through to include voices of all stakeholders including the public and also in context with of the political environment as well as free from capture. ‘Is it fit for the purpose, does it respond to universal best practices?

Discussion and dialogue

The discussions started with a Key Note address revealing the different options for Media Regulation-which include Statutory, Self and co- regulation. They expounded on the concept of self regulation- pointing out that such a process should be well thought through to include voices of all stakeholders including the public and also in context with of the political environment as well as free from capture. ‘Is it fit for the purpose, does it respond to universal best practices?

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation (German: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, KAS) is a German political party foundation associated with but independent of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU). The foundation's headquarters are located in Sankt Augustin near Bonn, as well as in Berlin.[1] Globally, the KAS has 78 offices and runs programs in over 100 countries.[2] Its current chairman is the former President of the German parliament Deutscher Bundestag, Norbert Lammert. It is a member of the Martens Centre, the official foundation and think tank of the European.

DW-Akademie

DW, is a German public, state-owned[1] international broadcaster funded by the German federal tax budget.[3] The service is available in 32 languages. DW's satellite television service consists of channels in English, German, Spanish, and Arabic.[4] The work of DW is regulated by the Deutsche Welle Act,[note 1][5] meaning that content is intended to be independent of government influence. DW is a member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).[6]

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Meet #MsPresident Contestant Tabitha Ogutu. She is widely known as a Community Development Enthusiast and a Youth Leader.She lobbies and advocates for partnerships aimed at economically empowering youth and women in Siaya County who are involved in Agribusiness and entrepreneurship. The World Hunger Project featured her story on their website on the international Youth Day 2021 for my championing effort in uplifting the life of her community and county. In February she was featured in the food for Africa Organization website.Read more about her story here: mediafocusonafrica.org/ms-president-2022/#SheCanLead #SheLeadsNow ... See MoreSee Less

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For the first time since devolution of Government, we have a record 7 elected female governors in our country. These women have proven to be capable and dependable leaders. They are an inspiration to all the girls and women of Kenya and proof of the great leadership potential of the girls and women in our communities.#womenoffirsts ... See MoreSee Less

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Media Focus on Africa · 35 minutes ago
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Meet #MsPresident Tabitha Ogutu. She is a Community Development Enthusiast and a Youth Leader.She is the founder of The Platform Org which implements projects in Agriculture, Governance and Gender.

Read more about her story here: https://t.co/zUHOcVoe4f

#SheCanLead #SheLeadsNow https://t.co/afLsmaoywj
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Media Focus on Africa · 7 hours ago
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For the first time since devolution of Government, we have a record 7 elected female governors in our country. These women have proven to be capable and dependable leaders.

#WomenOfFirsts https://t.co/MzOhhOjPvm
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Media Focus on Africa · 3 days ago
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Did you catch last night's episode of #MsPresident? You can watch the rerun on Sunday on @ktnhome_ at 2.00pm or click here to view the full episode: https://t.co/IjiP2Pb53e

#SheCanLead #SheLeadsNow https://t.co/dMmvdWOZrK
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Media Focus on Africa · 4 days ago
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For this week, the judges have decided to eliminate Pasqueline Njau and Juliet Oduor.

#MsPresident #SheCanLead #SheLeadsNow https://t.co/f6luGLlFiZ
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Media Focus on Africa · 4 days ago
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Terrorism has changed the fabric of our society and there are many things that needed to be discussed and I feel that might have been lacking today~ @Njeri_Kiereini

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Media Focus on Africa · 4 days ago
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Some of the presentations did not have the chronological sequence on how they would handle these threats ~ @Zippy_okoth

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Media Focus on Africa Uganda · 4 days ago
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Our @janajwang joined @ACME_Uganda in a reflection meeting of media sector stakeholders, beneficiaries, and development partners, who are contributing to strengthening the media to become more effective and accountable as institutions serving the public interest.🇺🇬 https://t.co/CJiN63XoFx
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Media Focus on Africa Uganda · 2 weeks ago
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We concluded our #UgandaMediaWeek regional dialogues and trainings with over 200 journalists and media houses across rural🇺🇬 on increasing digital inclusion. We now await the great change in reporting in these selected regional cities.
@MFAUganda partnered with @cipesaug https://t.co/aRGe7mn2XJ
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Media Focus on Africa Uganda · 2 weeks ago
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Are you ready for #FIFAfrica22?
#DigitalRights
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📣📌📌 10 Days To Go!!!

Hello, community! Who's ready for the Forum on Internet Freedom ( #FIFAfrica22) in Africa?
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Media Focus on Africa Uganda · 2 weeks ago
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Did you get your copy? Kudos to @BusogaTodayNews #LocalNews #LocalAudiences #MediaViability #localcontent https://t.co/N6i1gaFcpf
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Media Focus on Africa Uganda · 2 weeks ago
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Are you a writer✍️, an editor📜, media owner, etc?
#UgandaMediaWeek2022 is here!
It's coming.

#MediaMattersUG https://t.co/1QQrqGC0xR
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Media Focus on Africa Uganda · 3 weeks ago
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Facilitate! : There are great award winning stories to write in #Teso however, journalists believe media owners can do better in funding the reporting of these stories! Journalist covering rural areas require reliable transport to reach some of the most marginalised popn
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